Nova Scotia Forestry

• Nova Scotia premier’s sudden changes to biodiversity bill invoking many strong feelings

  Environmental organizations in Nova Scotia are lamenting proposed changes to the new Biodiversity Act, which remove the province's enforcement powers on private land.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2021
  
• Protesters block downtown Halifax street to protect Nova Scotia forests, moose

  Dozens of people protested outside the Nova Scotia legislature on Tuesday, urging the government to place a moratorium on Crown land clearcutting throughout the province.

  Environment

  Mar 16, 2021
  
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• Nova Scotia accepting applications for fund advancing development of forestry sector

  Applications for the first round will be accepted until Monday, Aug. 31.

  Economy

  Jul 29, 2020
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• COVID-19 and Northern Pulp closure a ‘perfect storm’ for province’s forestry sector

  The pandemic has intensified a crisis the industry was already going through in the Maritimes after the closure of the Northern Pulp mill.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2020
• PC Public Accounts member calls on NS forestry transition chair to answer questions

  "I think we all recognize one of the worst parts of going through a crisis situation is not getting answers to some questions," said Halman.

  Environment

  Jan 10, 2020
• Northern Pulp mill to move ahead with environmental assessment process

  Northern Pulp intends to move ahead with the environmental assessment process for a proposed effluent treatment facility, even though the mill is scheduled to shut down at the end of January

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2020
• Nova Scotia’s forestry industry in ‘crisis mode,’ says Colchester County wood lot owner

  Northern Pulp will shut down its paper mill at the end of January

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2020
• Logging firm says concern for birds must be balanced against industry needs

  Naturalists say they have spotted more than a dozen neotropical songbirds and filmed video of one endangered species in the Crown-owned woods located between two pristine Annapolis Valley lakes.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2019
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• Still no response on recommendations three months after N.S. forestry review released

  According to federal figures, about 90 per cent of wood harvested in Nova Scotia is clear-cut.

  Environment

  Nov 29, 2018
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• Nova Scotia review recommends ‘fundamental’ changes to forestry industry

  The review was first promised prior to the 2017 provincial election and became a key part of the Liberals' environmental platform.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2018